[en] Semantic hyperpriming has consistently been found in normal aging. However,
because the standard instructions to test semantic priming are generally ambiguous
(focusing on both accuracy and speed), it is difficult to account for hyperpriming in
older adults. By using the direct and mediated priming paradigms, this study investigates
whether older adults’ response mode at testing may explain hyperpriming. First, we
show that, under identical conditions, inducing a response mode that favors speed leads
to greater priming effects in older adults. The pattern of results is similar to what is
observed under standard instructions. Second, prompting a response mode that favors
accuracy leads to greater priming effects in younger adults. We discuss various explanations
for these findings and conclude, in accordance with the Ratcliff, Thapar,
Gomez, and McKoon (2004a) diffusion model, that hyperpriming in normal aging is
contingent on older adults’ response mode at testing.
Disciplines :
Theoretical & cognitive psychology
Author, co-author :
Stefaniak, Nicolas ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des sciences cognitives > Neuropsychologie
Meulemans, Thierry ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Services généraux (Fac. de psycho. et des sc. de l'éducat.) > Doyen de la Faculté de Psychologie et des sc. de l'éducation
Willems, Sylvie ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Services généraux (Fac. de psycho. et des sc. de l'éducat.) > Clinique psychologique et logopédique universitaire (CPLU)
Language :
English
Title :
Semantic Hyperpriming in Normal Aging: A Consequence of Instructions?
Alternative titles :
[fr] L'effet d'hyperamorçage dans le vieillissement : une conséquence des instructions?
Publication date :
2010
Journal title :
Neuropsychology, Development, and Cognition. Section B, Aging, Neuropsychology and Cognition
ISSN :
1382-5585
eISSN :
1744-4128
Publisher :
Psychology Press, New York, United States - New York
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